Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
William Hazlitt
They are always saying God loves us. If that's love I'd rather have a bit of kindness.
Graham Greene
Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.
Epictetus
Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom.
Rumi
I certainly didn't say while writing 'Gossip Girl,' 'Oh this is going to be big!' It was really like, 'Oh god, everyone's gong to hate these people! They're so bratty!' But I actually think what is so appealing about them is the humor in them.
Cecily von Ziegesar
The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
Carl Jung
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh!"he whispered."Yes, Piglet?""Nothing,"said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you.
A.A. Milne